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Contents

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Gateway model number   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Gateway serial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Internal wireless label  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

Finding your specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Getting Started

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Using the batteries   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Using the AC adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Basic safety precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning off your notebook  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Status indicators   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Using the keyboard  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the optional EZ Point pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the optional fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enrolling your fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Summary of Contents for 450ROG

Page 1: ...User Guide Gateway 450ROG RGH Notebook...

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Page 3: ...AC adapter 17 Basic safety precautions 18 Connecting the AC adapter 19 Protecting from power source problems 21 Starting your notebook 22 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restar...

Page 4: ...ndows environment 52 Using the desktop 53 Using the Start menu 53 Adding icons to the desktop 54 Identifying window items 55 Working with files and folders 57 Viewing drives 57 Creating folders 58 Cop...

Page 5: ...5 Adjusting the volume 96 Recording and playing audio 99 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 101 Using S PDIF digital audio 102 Changing modules 104 Using the disc drive 108 Id...

Page 6: ...battery 153 Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary 154 Changing batteries 155 Replacing the main battery 155 Installing a secondary battery 158 Extending battery life 161 Conserving battery power...

Page 7: ...ng a network connection 194 Wired Ethernet network 194 Wireless Ethernet network 194 Powerline network 195 Using your notebook on a network 195 Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet ne...

Page 8: ...n discs 224 Reinstalling device drivers 224 Updating device drivers 226 Reinstalling programs 227 Reinstalling Windows 229 15 Upgrading Your Gateway 450 231 Adding and removing a PC Card 232 Preventin...

Page 9: ...Modem dial up 264 Mouse 268 Networks 269 Operating system 269 Passwords 270 PC Cards 270 Ports Interface 270 Power 271 Printer 272 Sound 274 Touchpad or pointing device 274 Video 275 Telephone support...

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Page 11: ...e features of your Gateway notebook How to locate your notebook s model and serial number How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity How to locate the specifications for your notebook Wha...

Page 12: ...battery is charging LED blinking red battery charge is very low LED solid red battery is malfunctioning This LED only lights when the notebook is connected to AC power or the battery is very low Power...

Page 13: ...nes into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack The headphone jack on the optional port replicator is turned off when headphones are plug...

Page 14: ...eyboard or mouse into these ports PC Card slots Insert one or two Type II or one Type III PC Card into these slots For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 232 PC Card eject butt...

Page 15: ...diskette drive or a second hard drive For more information see Changing modules on page 104 To determine the type of drive in the modular bay examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the lo...

Page 16: ...net jack Plug a 10 100 1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack For more information see Connecting to a wired Ethernet network on page 39 and Networking Your Gateway 450 on page 191 PS 2 port Plug...

Page 17: ...on Docking port Connect the port replicator to this port Warning Power is passed through this port This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your...

Page 18: ...e on page 239 Battery release latch Slide to release the battery Battery bay Insert the main battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 Modularbay eject latch Slide...

Page 19: ...wer button for Standby Resume mode For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 163 Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized 86 key keyboard...

Page 20: ...e EZ Pad touchpad on page 31 EZ PointTM pointing device buttons optional Provides all the functionality of mouse buttons For more information see Using the optional EZ Point pointing device on page 34...

Page 21: ...information if you call for assistance Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook Printed on the customer invoice...

Page 22: ...contains a wireless communications device The label is located on the bottom of your notebook Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom...

Page 23: ...you make the most of using your notebook To order accessories visit the Accessory Store at accessories gateway com Batteries and automobile airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery...

Page 24: ...ator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook See Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 for more information about using a port replicato...

Page 25: ...r to find out how to Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your notebook Identify the status indicators Use the keyboard Use the EZ Pad touchpad Use the optional EZ Point pointing device Using the...

Page 26: ...is not impaired but we recommend that a distance of 12 inches 30 cm be maintained between your notebook and the mobile phone When you move your notebook between environments with very different humid...

Page 27: ...ay 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH batteries to avoid risk of fire or explosion For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions...

Page 28: ...shock from lightning The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge AWG and an FCC compliant RJ 11 modular plug To help avoid the potential haz...

Page 29: ...fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for 24 hou...

Page 30: ...dicator does not turn on unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time turn your notebook off and leave your notebook connected to...

Page 31: ...connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem...

Page 32: ...mode However you can also set it to function in Standby Resume mode For instructions on changing the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 163 3 If you are starting your notebook for...

Page 33: ...de press the power button to wake it up For more information on changing power saving settings see Changing power settings on page 163 Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook 1 Click Start...

Page 34: ...rogram that is not responding 4 Click End Task 5 Click X in the top right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box 6 If your notebook does not respond turn it off wait ten seconds and turn it on...

Page 35: ...ion Module Indicator Green The module is in use Indicator Orange The module is ready to swap Hard drive The hard drive is in use Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on F...

Page 36: ...on keys for specific system operations and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB or PS 2 port You do not need to shut down the notebo...

Page 37: ...of a line up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to increase or decrease the volume or...

Page 38: ...monitor port on your notebook For more information see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor on page 146 Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby mode For more information se...

Page 39: ...combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 Increase volume For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 Decrease volume For more infor...

Page 40: ...ress the multi function buttons to open the programs associated with them Button Icon Press to E mail Open your default e mail program Internet Open your default Web browser Help Open online help My C...

Page 41: ...chpad two buttons and a rocker switch Important Your notebook was sent from Gateway with the touchpad turned on For instructions on how to turn the touchpad on or off see Turning the touchpad or point...

Page 42: ...open and close the Start menu For instructions on how to adjust the double click speed pointer speed right hand or left hand configuration and other touchpad settings see Changing the touchpad and po...

Page 43: ...succession This action is called double clicking Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right...

Page 44: ...ting device on or off on page 184 Button Function Pointing device Move the pointer arrow on the screen or scroll a document on the screen see Scroll Single tap to select an item Double tap to open an...

Page 45: ...e If the cap becomes worn or damaged remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares included with your notebook If you need to purchase additional caps visit the Accessory Store a...

Page 46: ...Web based applications A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can access Boot level security that requires a fingerprint authentication before the sy...

Page 47: ...ave completed the tutorial the Enrollment screen appears OR If you do not want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial click to uncheck the Run interactive tutorial checkbox then click Next The Enrollment scre...

Page 48: ...odem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the left side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital...

Page 49: ...eft side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack Important Your notebook may be equi...

Page 50: ...e information about port locations see Checking Out Your Gateway 450 on page 1 and Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator on page 243 IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping whic...

Page 51: ...Help This chapter provides information about additional resources available to help you use your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to access Help and Support Do More With Gateway Online help Gat...

Page 52: ...ubleshooters and automated support Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook To start Help and Support...

Page 53: ...Support and are relevant to your search topic Full text Search Matches These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box Microsoft Knowledge Base These...

Page 54: ...With Gateway Consumer and Business To access Do More With Gateway click Start Do More With Gateway then click a topic listed on the left side of the page Doing more with Gateway at home The home vers...

Page 55: ...products and services that let you and your organization do more through technology It has pages of information targeted directly for your business as well as general descriptions for products that pe...

Page 56: ...or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button You can search for inform...

Page 57: ...e Gateway s online support is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your notebook Visit t...

Page 58: ...specifications and guides By entering your serial number you get specific documents related to your notebook You can also browse through the reference area to locate an article specific to the questi...

Page 59: ...ck Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support For more information see Telephone numbers on page 277 Account Info Click Account Info to access support for non techni...

Page 60: ...50 Chapter 3 Getting Help www gateway com...

Page 61: ...4 51 Using Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts...

Page 62: ...real desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your notebook is set up...

Page 63: ...u opens and reveals related files programs or commands Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on...

Page 64: ...am that you use frequently To add icons to the desktop 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the program that you want to add to the desktop Help and Supp...

Page 65: ...on for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window Help a...

Page 66: ...button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook display Clicking the maximize...

Page 67: ...mation just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A notebook almost always has more than...

Page 68: ...Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters spreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your notebook In fac...

Page 69: ...new folder name appears by the folder icon For information about renaming folders see Shortcuts on page 71 Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy and move files are called c...

Page 70: ...or folder you want to move For more information see Viewing drives on page 57 and Searching for files on page 64 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the file or folder that you want to move...

Page 71: ...the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 71 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for file...

Page 72: ...le Bin icon on the desktop The Recycle Bin window opens 2 Click File then click Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently delete...

Page 73: ...folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing To browse for a file 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Double click the drive or folder that...

Page 74: ...f a name Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders...

Page 75: ...window opens Click All files and folders 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window If you type all of...

Page 76: ...ed search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the Date the file was created or...

Page 77: ...ate save open and print a document using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program...

Page 78: ...row button to open the Save in list then click the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Save in list 3 Type a new fi...

Page 79: ...hen click Open 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list then click the folder you want to open If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Look in list 4...

Page 80: ...the printer documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog b...

Page 81: ...CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the l...

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Page 83: ...ion about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to Set up and access an Internet account using America Online Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files from the...

Page 84: ...e provider ISP Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to your not...

Page 85: ...Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider ISP If you have chosen America Online...

Page 86: ...onnect from your America Online Internet account Click X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your notebook disconnects from the Internet If you are using a service other than America...

Page 87: ...avigator or the browser built into America Online Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites t...

Page 88: ...www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to...

Page 89: ...want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your notebook For more information see Working with files and folders on page 57 4 Click the link on the Web page fo...

Page 90: ...ice provider ISP or company that hosts that user Your e mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP For example a person with an account with America Online might have an e ma...

Page 91: ...2 Click Read 3 Double click the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program Help and Support For genera...

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Page 93: ...and configure Fax Create and send a new fax Set up a fax cover page template Fax a document you scanned or created in another program Receive view and print a fax Help and Support For more informatio...

Page 94: ...pens OR If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box does not open click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Double click Add and Remove Programs The Add or Remove...

Page 95: ...Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Configuration Wizard opens 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Sender Information screen...

Page 96: ...formation This identifier information is required by law You can type up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your...

Page 97: ...an use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one page fax to one or more recipients To send a simple fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Send a Fax The Send Fax Wiz...

Page 98: ...Next The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens 7 Click the arrow to open the Cover page template then click the cover page template you want to use 8 Type the subject text in the Subject line area 9...

Page 99: ...m either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard such as To or From add them to the page by using the Insert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use...

Page 100: ...t The Send Fax Wizard opens 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 87 Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have scanned 1 Scan the document...

Page 101: ...x 2 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at...

Page 102: ...Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes icon The P...

Page 103: ...ategory View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click the Printers a...

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Page 105: ...t the volume Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Swap a bay module a drive or memory card reader Use a CD or DVD drive Play and create CDs and DVDs Use a diskette drive or memory card...

Page 106: ...e knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 28 To adjust the overall volume level from Windo...

Page 107: ...l Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The...

Page 108: ...ust does not appear in the window click Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want t...

Page 109: ...location of the Microphone jack see Left side on page 3 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 3 Click record then speak into the micro...

Page 110: ...dialog box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop Help and Support For more information about making or p...

Page 111: ...Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about the using the Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using the...

Page 112: ...plicator you must activate S PDIF To activate S PDIF digital audio 1 Plug the Toslink digital audio cable into the S PDIF digital audio jack on the back of your port replicator For more information se...

Page 113: ...ter Volume window For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 96 4 Click Advanced in the Master Volume area If the Advanced button does not appear in the Master Volume area click Options the...

Page 114: ...ndary battery To change bay modules 1 If you are removing a disc drive diskette drive or a memory card reader make sure that the module is empty 2 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the dri...

Page 115: ...om the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 249 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 6 Slide and hold the bay module latch closest to the back of...

Page 116: ...ing Multimedia www gateway com 8 Slide the bay module out 9 Firmly push the new bay module straight into the bay until the latches click into place 10 Turn your notebook over 11 Reconnect the optional...

Page 117: ...107 Changing modules www gateway com 12 Open the LCD panel 13 If your notebook is on click OK to continue working on your notebook OR If your notebook is off turn it on...

Page 118: ...ling programs playing audio CDs and accessing data You cannot use this drive to create CDs or DVDs or play DVDs DVD drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs and accessing data You cann...

Page 119: ...ons For more information see Finding your specifications on page 13 Combination DVD RW DVD RAM CD RW Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music and data to CD R...

Page 120: ...For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 Note To know which type of recordable DVD discs your drive can use check your notebook specifications For more information...

Page 121: ...refully on the disc until it snaps into place 3 Push the tray in until it is closed Important If the disc drive is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping m...

Page 122: ...1 Insert a CD into the disc drive 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD player...

Page 123: ...do not hear sound or you want to change the volume Adjusting the volume on page 96 Help and Support For more information about playing CDs click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword pla...

Page 124: ...ou can use MUSICMATCH to play music CDs To play a music CD 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD connect to the Internet before inserting your disc 2 Inse...

Page 125: ...K The musicmatch window opens the disc begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSI...

Page 126: ...nsion MP3 To create MP3 files 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD then use that information for naming and storing your MP3 files connect to the Interne...

Page 127: ...sicmatch window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSICMATCH Jukebox The musicmatch window opens 4 If the CD is playing click Stop 5 In the MUSIC CE...

Page 128: ...MP3 files A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded Editing track information After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s information To e...

Page 129: ...ou can add music tracks to your music library by Creating MP3 files When you create MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD MUSICMATCH automatically adds these files to your music library Dragging...

Page 130: ...e music library display settings 1 In MUSICMATCH click Options then click Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click the Music Library tab 3 Click an arrow button to open a column list then click the...

Page 131: ...bar on the left OR To play another Internet radio station click Broadcast Radio the appropriate category in the Broadcast Stations list the radio station then click the arrow in the play this station...

Page 132: ...DVD then click DVD Player The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open OR To play a DVD using Windows Media Player click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The Window...

Page 133: ...t use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs Important If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating c...

Page 134: ...or DVD To create a data CD or DVD 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert a blank writable CD or DVD into your recordable dis...

Page 135: ...125 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express www gateway com 4 Move your pointer over Data then click Data Disc The Disc Content screen opens...

Page 136: ...er that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to selec...

Page 137: ...Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable disc drive 11 Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD 12 When a message tel...

Page 138: ...ro Express Nero Express opens 2 Click Copy entire disc The Select source and destination screen opens 3 Insert the music CD or data CD or DVD you want to copy into your recordable disc drive 4 Click t...

Page 139: ...129 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express www gateway com 6 Click Burn The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens...

Page 140: ...our hard drive 8 A message prompts you to insert a CD or DVD Remove the source CD or DVD insert a blank writable CD or DVD then wait for the message box to close Nero Express copies the files from you...

Page 141: ...o your hard drive 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert the music CD that has the tracks you want to copy into your DVD dri...

Page 142: ...132 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia www gateway com 5 Click the Save Tracks icon The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens 6 Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Cancel...

Page 143: ...he arrow button to open the Output file format list then click the format you want for the saved tracks 9 To record all the tracks click GO The recording process begins OR To record selected tracks ho...

Page 144: ...then click one of the following options Audio CD to create a music CD that will play on all CD players Nero Express converts MP3 and WMA files to Audio CD format Audio and Data CD to create a CD that...

Page 145: ...135 Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express www gateway com The screen you use to add files opens...

Page 146: ...er that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to selec...

Page 147: ...Click the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable disc drive 11 Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD 12 When a message tel...

Page 148: ...ner to create labels for your CDs and DVDs covers for your CD and DVD cases booklets to include with your CDs and DVDs and more Nero DriveSpeed to control disc drive read speed and spin down time Nero...

Page 149: ...n click My Computer Double click the drive letter for example the A drive then double click the file name 3 To remove the diskette make sure that the activity indicator or the module status indicator...

Page 150: ...ice that uses memory cards such as a PDA MP3 player or cellular phone Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types Each slot is assigned a different drive letter for exam...

Page 151: ...ouble click the drive letter for example the E drive then double click the file name Important If the memory card reader is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules or use the reader externally...

Page 152: ...e notebook Using the memory card reader externally You can use the memory card reader without inserting it in the modular bay To use the memory card reader externally 1 Plug the cable that has been pr...

Page 153: ...ures to your notebook OR Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to transfer the pictures to your notebook OR If your digital camera appears as a drive on your notebook in the My Computer window see Working...

Page 154: ...through the IEEE 1394 port To connect a digital video camera Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source such as a video camera and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 13...

Page 155: ...tebook for other tasks while creating DVDs Important If you record copyrighted material on a DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subjec...

Page 156: ...ime face your audience To use a projector or external monitor 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook or port replicator For the location of t...

Page 157: ...djust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary 10 Click OK Important Press FN LCD CRT to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the pr...

Page 158: ...display on a television The TV out NTSC PAL Composite Video jack on your notebook lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard RCA video cable The S Video out jack on yo...

Page 159: ...a standard S Video cable to the S Video out jack on your port replicator For the location of the S Video out jack on your port replicator see Back on page 246 2 Connect the other end of the cable to...

Page 160: ...Click the Displays tab 10 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled 11 Click TV to make any adjustments to the TV settings 12 Click Apply 13 Click OK to close the Default Monitor and Mo...

Page 161: ...power consumption to get the most use out of the battery Read this chapter to learn how to Check and recharge the battery Recalibrate the battery Change batteries Extend the life of the battery by co...

Page 162: ...indicator LED green main and optional secondary battery are fully charged LED orange main or optional secondary battery is charging LED blinking red main and optional secondary battery charge are ver...

Page 163: ...on see Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary on page 154 Recharging the battery Both the main and the optional secondary batteries recharge while they are installed and your notebook is connecte...

Page 164: ...the Advanced menu 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar 5 Open the Exit menu then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER T...

Page 165: ...et you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450...

Page 166: ...2 OR If your notebook is on is not plugged into an AC outlet and does not have a charged secondary battery installed save your work and turn off the notebook 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Disconnect your no...

Page 167: ...com 6 Lift the battery out of the bay 7 Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into place 8 Turn your notebook over 9 Reattach the optional port replicator 10 Open the LC...

Page 168: ...rnate mode 3 Close the LCD panel 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 249 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing u...

Page 169: ...anging batteries www gateway com 6 Slide and hold the bay module latch closest to the back of the notebook 7 Slide the other bay module release latch The module moves out slightly 8 Slide the bay modu...

Page 170: ...r www gateway com 9 Firmly push the secondary battery straight into the bay until the latches click into place 10 Turn your notebook over 11 Reattach the optional port replicator 12 Open the LCD panel...

Page 171: ...ibernate mode on page 167 Use the disc drive only when necessary These drives use a large amount of power Recharge the battery often take an extra battery and fully recharge the batteries before trave...

Page 172: ...ore information on using Hibernate mode see Activating and using Hibernate mode on page 167 Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Standby mode In Standby mode your notebook reduc...

Page 173: ...dvanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Standby system key You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel Chan...

Page 174: ...the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then click Save As and type a name for the scheme 4 Click OK Help and Support For more informatio...

Page 175: ...is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab 4 Adjust the alarm settings 5 Cli...

Page 176: ...ce and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list then click t...

Page 177: ...trol Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Hibernate tab 4 Click the Enable...

Page 178: ...e time you want to use OR Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Advanced tab Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists As a manually selected power savings mode click...

Page 179: ...eling with your notebook more convenient and trouble free Read this chapter to learn about Using the modem Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook f...

Page 180: ...our notebook hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector Turn off your notebook for takeoff and landing Turn off all wireless devices while in the ai...

Page 181: ...d IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate For instructions on how to turn off your wireless device see Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or...

Page 182: ...assword then press ENTER and follow the instructions You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user startup password 3 Highlight Set User Password then press ENTER and follow the instru...

Page 183: ...161 For information on monitoring the battery charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 152 Additional tips If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices take a portable USB hub to provide...

Page 184: ...174 Chapter 9 Traveling with Your Gateway 450 www gateway com...

Page 185: ...ter provides information about customizing your notebook through Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the touchpad...

Page 186: ...ar adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings We recommend that you use the...

Page 187: ...lution You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual c...

Page 188: ...ce and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes c...

Page 189: ...s desktop items such as the background color and dialog box title bars To change desktop colors 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Catego...

Page 190: ...olor or font settings for the item d Click OK then click the Themes tab e Click Save As type a name for the new theme then click OK twice The new colors appear on your desktop Changing the desktop bac...

Page 191: ...open the Position list then click Stretch or Tile If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to stretch or tile the picture you can change the solid color behind...

Page 192: ...opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arro...

Page 193: ...the time before the screen saver is activated click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box 8 Click OK Help and Support For more information about selecting a screen saver click Start then click H...

Page 194: ...or turn off the touchpad and optional pointing device depending on which device you prefer to use To turning the touchpad or optional pointing device on or off 1 Click Start then click Control Panel T...

Page 195: ...185 Customizing the touchpad and optional pointing device www gateway com 3 Click the Device Settings tab 4 Select the device you want to turn on or turn off then click Enable or Disable...

Page 196: ...d left hand or right hand configuration and other touchpad and pointing device settings To change your touchpad and pointing device settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel wi...

Page 197: ...187 Customizing the touchpad and optional pointing device www gateway com 3 Click the Device Settings tab then click the device you want to modify 4 Click Settings...

Page 198: ...function to the touchpad rocker switch click the in front of Buttons click the up or down button then click the action you want 6 Click OK Help and Support For more information about changing touchpa...

Page 199: ...it may not be available in other accounts If this happens install the program or device in the accounts that need it Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the file...

Page 200: ...ccounts any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run Tips Tricks You can set up the optional fingerprint reader to switch between user accounts You must set up Fast User Switch...

Page 201: ...he connected computers Read this chapter to learn about Benefits of using a network in your home small office or home office Types of network connections Turning the wireless Ethernet emitter on and o...

Page 202: ...er ISP account Sharing drives With a network you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using...

Page 203: ...lled streaming Playing multi player games With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft Racing Madness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race...

Page 204: ...rnet network if You are building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each room that has a device you want to connect You are creating a network in an office or bus...

Page 205: ...your notebook on a network Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive This guide provides instructi...

Page 206: ...o networking for example www homenethelp com See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet Warning Radio frequency wireless communication...

Page 207: ...ngs a printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one Read this chapter to learn about Using the Files and Settings...

Page 208: ...by copying them to removable media such as a diskette writable CD or DVD USB flash drive or Zip disk or by using a home network For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on pa...

Page 209: ...e My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on your network You can often identify differe...

Page 210: ...r old computer to your new one Setting up your ISP If your current Internet service provider ISP software came preinstalled on your new notebook run that setup program If it asks to set up a new accou...

Page 211: ...inting the old information or using your old computer to send the e mail messages to yourself then using your new notebook to retrieve the e mail messages Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can...

Page 212: ...printer 3 Turn on your printer then turn on your notebook 4 If Windows detects your printer install your printer by following the on screen instructions You are finished OR If Windows does not detect...

Page 213: ...scs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the publisher s Web site for important program upda...

Page 214: ...204 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer www gateway com...

Page 215: ...chapter provides basic information about maintaining your notebook hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your notebook Protect your notebook from viruses Manage hard drive...

Page 216: ...ld be lost or corrupted Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes The case and LCD panel can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temp...

Page 217: ...needed See Check for viruses X X page 208 Manage hard drive space X page 211 Clean up hard drives X X page 212 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 213 Defragment hard drive X X page 215 Back up files...

Page 218: ...Virus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Check all programs for viruses before installing them Disable macros on susp...

Page 219: ...an for viruses 1 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus opens 2 Click Scan for Viruses 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Vi...

Page 220: ...least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click...

Page 221: ...al utilities you can use to manage your hard drive Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the drive that yo...

Page 222: ...hard drive space To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from for example...

Page 223: ...s not use them If you use your notebook several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use your notebook less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error...

Page 224: ...ay take several minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen in...

Page 225: ...ther than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is r...

Page 226: ...r shows its progress on the notebook display When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Close then click the X in the top right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter...

Page 227: ...ecordable disc drive or Zip drive to do a complete hard drive backup For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express on page 123 If you do not have a high capacity backup device and...

Page 228: ...heduled Task Wizard opens 3 Click Next then click the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Important Your notebook must be on during schedul...

Page 229: ...h to clean your notebook and other parts of your system Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the v...

Page 230: ...ies you may need to replace it Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the notebook screen Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen and wipe the screen...

Page 231: ...ning ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockwise then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball 3 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 4 Clean the mouse rollers with...

Page 232: ...222 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway 450 www gateway com...

Page 233: ...earn how to Reinstall device drivers Update device drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter seek help from a more experienced...

Page 234: ...ndicating that there is a problem with a device driver Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Restoration discs make sure that you have tried these steps...

Page 235: ...d is the drive letter of your disc drive 4 Click OK 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications disc accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I ac...

Page 236: ...sc accept the End User License Agreement EULA by clicking Yes I accept it then clicking Continue The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab...

Page 237: ...cs follow the installation instructions on each disc If you want to reinstall a program uninstall the old version first To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications disc 1 If you just reins...

Page 238: ...these programs click Manual Installation 10 Click Install 11 Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the programs you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your notebook to c...

Page 239: ...all Windows and other software The Restoration discs step you through reinstalling Windows If you are reinstalling Windows the Restoration discs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and...

Page 240: ...When prompted pressing Y to accept the License Agreement 13 Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive When your notebook restarts do NOT press any key to boot from CD 14 When prompt...

Page 241: ...grading Your Gateway 450 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Add and remove PC Cards Add and replace memory Replace the h...

Page 242: ...rt your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running If your PC Card does not work afte...

Page 243: ...in the taskbar the PC Card name then click Stop OR Turn off your notebook 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to release the eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button again to eject the PC Card...

Page 244: ...grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 Disconnect all pe...

Page 245: ...by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO DIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...

Page 246: ...4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 5 Remove the main and secondary batteries For more information see Changing batteries on page 155 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw This screw ca...

Page 247: ...d press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the me...

Page 248: ...eway com 12 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw 13 Insert the batteries then turn your notebook over 14 Reconnect the optional port replicator 15 Connect the power adapter and mod...

Page 249: ...tion see Backing up files on page 217 2 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 234 3 Turn off your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network c...

Page 250: ...d drive kit screw 8 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your notebook 9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket go to Step 14 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit brack...

Page 251: ...241 Replacing the hard drive www gateway com 10 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket 11 Remove the bracket from the old drive Screw Screw...

Page 252: ...et to the drive 14 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook 15 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to your notebook 16 Insert the batteries and turn your notebook over 17 Reconnec...

Page 253: ...gh devices can be attached directly to the ports on the notebook the port replicator lets you make all of those connections in one step The port replicator also gives you access to additional ports no...

Page 254: ...atch Press both release latches to release the notebook Docking port Connect the notebook to this port Warning Power is passed through this port This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use...

Page 255: ...www gateway com Left Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Important The power connector may be located on the back of your port replicator Power co...

Page 256: ...such as a flash drive Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports S Video out jack Plug a standard S Video cable into this jack and the jack on an S Video device Monito...

Page 257: ...pter cable into this connector Important If your port replicator has a power connector on the left side see Left on page 245 plug the Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH AC adapter into that connector If...

Page 258: ...Press down on the outside edges of the notebook Do not press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen Important The notebook may detect additional devices and add drivers after being attached to...

Page 259: ...ot in Standby or Hibernate mode To separate your notebook from the port replicator 1 If your notebook is off go to Step 2 OR Click Start then click Undock Computer The Undock Computer menu item appear...

Page 260: ...e port replicator and the Kensington lock slot located on the right side of your notebook To secure your notebook and port replicator 1 Open the security ring on the port replicator 2 Attach your note...

Page 261: ...s chapter to learn how to Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems Get telephone support Use automated troubleshooting systems Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter d...

Page 262: ...g internal components For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 234 After you complete any maintenance tasks where you re...

Page 263: ...you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction If an error occurs in a program see the program s printed doc...

Page 264: ...isc label is facing up then try again If you are trying to play a DVD make sure that you have a DVD drive See Identifying drive types on page 108 for more information Try a different disc Occasionally...

Page 265: ...are using powered speakers make sure that they are plugged in and turned on Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 256 Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary m...

Page 266: ...nal code of the disc The regional code for the disc is on the disc disc documentation or packaging If the DVD movie does not play the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code may not ma...

Page 267: ...ndow opens 3 Click View then click Resources by type Double click Interrupt request IRQ All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed Freeing IRQ resources To free IRQ resources for the new de...

Page 268: ...ble Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You see a Disk is full error message Delete unnecessary files on the diskette Try a different di...

Page 269: ...desktop settings on page 176 Move your notebook away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves The displa...

Page 270: ...Hard drive You see an Insufficient disk space error message Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 212 Empty the Recycle B...

Page 271: ...ows You see a Non system disk NTLDR is missing or disk error message Eject the diskette from the external diskette drive then press ENTER The secondary hard drive is not recognized The modular drive m...

Page 272: ...having technical difficulties Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone ser...

Page 273: ...e keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it A keyboard character keeps repeating o...

Page 274: ...s connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your tele...

Page 275: ...ownloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work correctly Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone...

Page 276: ...u can check modem connection speeds and dial up network DUN connections by accessing the gateway your way dial up server The server also contains drivers patches and updates for current Gateway hardwa...

Page 277: ...odem diagnostics To run modem diagnostics 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and O...

Page 278: ...ol Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 3 Click the modem you want to adjust then click Propertie...

Page 279: ...ogram The notebook keeps showing the wrong date and time even after resetting The CMOS battery on the system board may need to be replaced Contact Gateway Technical Support The notebook seems to be op...

Page 280: ...ave correctly installed required software for the PC Card For more information see your PC Card s documentation Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resource conflict For m...

Page 281: ...ery is calibrated correctly For more information see Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary on page 154 Your notebook will not turn off even after pressing the power button for five seconds If yo...

Page 282: ...is still turned on Your notebook has gone into Standby after sitting idle power status indicator is blinking Press and hold the Power button for about a second to resume operations Notebook has gone...

Page 283: ...for instructions on installing the printer driver You see a Printer queue is full error message Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline To make sure that the printer is not set to work...

Page 284: ...Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up For more information see System key combinations on page 28 Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up For more information...

Page 285: ...or projector is turned on and that the video cable is connected correctly TV out is not working Make sure that you have activated TV out For more information see Viewing the display on a television o...

Page 286: ...software from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program see Online Help Printed documentation The Microsoft Window...

Page 287: ...torial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 chargedto your telephone bill Gateway Home and Home Office Technic...

Page 288: ...ntation for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library This user s guide The software publisher s Web site Tutoring For help on using hardware or software that came...

Page 289: ...uding Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint www gateway com store Gateway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on disc Select from several easy to use learning libraries w...

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Page 291: ...he latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentatio...

Page 292: ...priate outlet If you use an extension cord with this notebook make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If...

Page 293: ...ies recommended by Gateway Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environm...

Page 294: ...y than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact...

Page 295: ...ss devices If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your notebook check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any res...

Page 296: ...doors is prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includi...

Page 297: ...with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity...

Page 298: ...quired The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures tha...

Page 299: ...n your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and...

Page 300: ...th a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of ser...

Page 301: ...RF exposure limits as set by SCT Unintentional emitter At this time there are no mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters However this device does comply with multiple requirements for other...

Page 302: ...Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects...

Page 303: ...d trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex C...

Page 304: ...294 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com...

Page 305: ...3 muting 29 96 playing 99 101 102 112 recording 99 streaming 193 troubleshooting 274 volume down button 29 volume up button 29 audio CD adding tracks to library 119 editing track information 118 playi...

Page 306: ...ject button 4 233 PC Card slot 4 232 reinstalling PC Card 232 removing memory card 141 removing PC Card 232 replacing PC Card 232 slots 140 troubleshooting memory card 264 troubleshooting PC Card 270...

Page 307: ...e video TV out 6 digital audio out 247 digital camera 4 6 246 digital video camera 3 40 144 145 docking 7 244 docking station 244 Ethernet 6 39 247 external audio 3 247 external speakers 3 247 Firewir...

Page 308: ...rs 176 selecting screen saver 182 using 52 53 using Start menu 53 device drivers See drivers dialing codes 170 digital audio using 102 digital audio S PDIF jack 247 digital camera connecting 143 seria...

Page 309: ...creating data 124 creating label 138 creating video 145 inserting 110 playing 122 148 troubleshooting 254 DVD drive 5 activity indicator 110 eject button 110 identifying 108 manual eject hole 110 mod...

Page 310: ...retrying 92 sending 87 sending from program 90 sending scanned image 90 setting up cover page template 89 troubleshooting 266 files backing up 217 copying 59 71 cutting 59 71 deleting 53 61 71 212 do...

Page 311: ...nk port 3 40 144 145 IEEE 1394 port 3 40 144 145 IEEE 802 11 creating a network 194 using while traveling 171 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 14 installing battery 155 158 bay modules...

Page 312: ...s 26 locating 9 PS 2 port 6 246 shortcuts 71 troubleshooting 263 USB port 4 246 keys application 27 arrow 27 battery status 28 Break 28 brightness 27 28 29 directional 27 Fn 27 28 function 27 LCD brig...

Page 313: ...235 troubleshooting 263 upgrading 235 memory card reader 5 memory card types supported 140 status indicator 25 using 140 142 menu bar 56 messages checking e mail 81 sending e mail 80 microphone jack...

Page 314: ...es 116 creating music files 116 editing track information 118 listening to Internet radio 121 playing audio CD 114 muting sound 29 96 My Computer button 30 N navigation keys 27 Nero Express 123 networ...

Page 315: ...vices IEEE 1394 support for 40 USB support for 40 pointer moving 32 pointing device buttons 34 changing settings 186 customizing 184 moving pointer 34 opening shortcut menu 35 scroll button 35 tapping...

Page 316: ...ons 171 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 154 recharging battery 153 recordable drive activity indicator 110 eject button 110 identifying drive 108 manual eject hole 110 statu...

Page 317: ...status indicator 25 28 system key 28 Search utility 65 searching for files and folders 62 64 65 198 in Help and Support 43 security features Kensington cable lock 5 Kensington lock ring 250 security...

Page 318: ...246 system identification label 8 11 system keys 27 combinations 28 T taskbar 53 Technical Support 277 technical support automated troubleshooting 277 eSupport 13 FaxBack support 277 resources 276 Te...

Page 319: ...259 DVD drive 254 DVD CD RW drive 254 Error checking 213 faxed answers 277 faxes 266 files 260 gateway your way dial up server 266 general guidelines 253 hard drive 260 Internet connection 261 266 IRQ...

Page 320: ...b page 77 Web site connecting to 78 defined 77 downloading files 79 Gateway 47 window close button 56 closing 56 71 identifying components 55 maximize button 56 menu bar 56 minimize button 56 title ba...

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